Koolboks
Solar-powered off-grid refrigeration and ice-freezers for SMEs and households in emerging markets.
What it does
Founded in 2018 by Ayoola Dominic and Deborah Gaël, Koolboks provides pay-as-you-go solar-powered freezers equipped with IoT technology for small business owners, fish sellers, and healthcare facilities across off-grid communities in Africa.
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Known for
- Pay-as-you-go solar freezers
- Off-grid cold chain solution
Model & industry
B2BPay-As-You-GoClean EnergyConsumer ElectronicsAgriculture
Funding history
$12.5M
Total raised
2
Rounds
Undisclosed
Latest stage
2026
Latest year
| Date | Stage | Amount | Lead investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | Undisclosed | $1.5M | Cascador |
| 2025-09 | Series A | $11.0M | KawiSafi Ventures, Aruwa Capital, All On |
Source: Condia Funding Tracker
Products & subsidiaries
Koolboks Solar Freezer · Hardware + PAYG
In the News
- 2025-02-28 · Koolboks raises $11 million to accelerate solar refrigeration expansion across Africa · Disrupt Africa